Pet quality does not mean that your puppy is second quality. We feel that breeding should only be done with dogs that are as close to the breed standard as possible and possess traits that make a dachshund, a dachshund. Dachshunds are a very popular breed and many unethical breeders are taking away those dachshund traits by breeding dogs that should not be bred simply to put money in their pockets. This is breeding that is done cheaply and you get what you pay for by purchasing this type of dog. For the most part these breeders are not aware of correct dachshund traits, health issues, and structure. When we place a puppy as pet quality, this puppy will still be a quality puppy that we simply feel isn't cut out for showing/breeding. He or she will still make a terrific family member for many years.
We also feel responsible for all puppies that we breed and will be there to answer questions for the life of your puppy. We will take back any dachshund we have bred for lifetime if rehoming becomes necessary for whatever reason.
We raise our dachshunds naturally on a raw diet and with limited vaccines. We have become all too aware of what too many vaccines can do to a dog. Commerical kibbles and canned foods can also be very unhealthy which is why we have chosen to feed our dogs as nature intended by feeding them raw food. This has done wonders for the health of our dogs over the past years. I send home each puppy family with a packet of information to help you understand why we raise our dogs this way. We give preference to families that are at least willing to learn about this and consider raising their puppy this way. We only want what is best for our puppies. It is a joy for us to see improvements over each generation of being raised more naturally.
If you are interested in a TAC Dachshund puppy, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. Please don't be offended by this. This helps us to decide if you are the type of individual or family compatible with a dachshund. Dachshunds are wonderful, cute, low shedding, and comical, but they also have some negative traits as well. Because of this, dachshunds are not for everyone. No one should adopt a dog based on looks or what one person tells them about the breed. You need to take into consideration what is common in this breed and if this will work well for your home, schedule and family members. You also have to consider the time that will need to be spent on your part in properly raising your puppy. Do you have time to properly socialize your puppy??
Socialization is VERY important to consider with a puppy. We feel that early socialization helps to round the puppy into a well adjusted adult. As a breeder we spend many hours a day with our puppies by exposing them to many different situations, sites, sounds, and smells. When they reach 5wks of age, they are also exposed to many different people of all ages and we start taking them places. It is critical that you continue this with your puppy once he or she goes home with you. What puppies are exposed to during their first 4 months of life will make or break their ability to handle everyday experiences in life. An unsocialized puppy is not one that is fun to live with!!!!!
Once your questionaire has been approved, you can either proceed with adopting one of our available puppies or be placed on a waiting list for an upcoming litter. Typically we have waiting lists months in advance. Having a healthy, well adjusted puppy that will be a family member for many years is worth the wait. I will work with you to help place a puppy in your home that matches your lifestyle and personality. Color and gender is really not as important as temperament when you are adopting a pet.
If puppies have arrived and you want to place a deposit on a puppy already born, deposits are $200 and also non-refundable. Please think this commitment over carefully. I have many inquiries about puppies each day and when you commit to a puppy, I am turning away many other potentially good homes. Deposits can be made by personal check, money order or by Paypal. Balance can be paid by personal check at least 10 days prior to pick-up of your puppy or money order/cash on pick-up day.
We will keep you up to date with pictures and info as your puppy grows. I allow puppy visitors once puppies reach 5wks of age, not before, so please don't ask. Your puppy will then be ready for his/her new home between 9-10wks of age. You will receive a packet of information on caring for your puppy several weeks before this date. Please read through this and feel free to ask any questions that you may have. I want the transition from our home to yours to be as stress-free as possible for you and the puppy. If you are well prepared, there should be minimal stress. I will send your puppy home with some food if needed, health records, contract, and a few essentials to get you started. AKC papers are forwarded to you once proof of spay/neuter has been received.
NOTE: Since we are a small show home, our show puppies are chosen from each litter first before I offer pet puppies. I need to evaluate the puppies as they grow to see which ones are showing possible show potential.
